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AV.io HD
Release 1.0.10
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June 30, 2015

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide AV.io HD Release 1.0.10 June 30, 2015...
  • Page 2: Specifications

    Epiphan website to get the most recent product specifications and additional information about Epiphan AV.io HD. Warranty All Epiphan Video products are provided with a 100% return to depot warranty for one year from the date of purchase. Technical support Epiphan’s products are backed by our professional support team.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting started ....................4 Contents of the kit ..............................4 System requirements ..............................5 Capturing live video content ................. 6 How AV.io HD works ..................7 Resolutions and capture rates ..........................7 Aspect ratios ..................................7 Automatic image scaling & audio resampling ....................8 Third-party applications ............................8 Physical features .....................
  • Page 4: Introducing Av.io Hd

    Simplicity of use AV.io HD has no driver to install and is ready to capture right out of the box! This is because AV.io HD is a UVC- capture device, which means it works automatically with existing drivers on your operating system – just like a...
  • Page 5 Windows 7 workstation despite possible issues with the AV.io Config tool.) Plugging in AV.io HD to a USB 3.0 port on Windows 8.1 causes the Windows Device Setup window to ...
  • Page 6 AV.io HD User Guide – Release Notes Disconnecting and reconnecting the USB 3.0 cable on an AV.io HD device with an HDMI splitter causes  video capture to become nonfunctional. Workaround: Avoid using a splitter. If a splitter is necessary, disconnect then reconnect USB 3.0...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Welcome and thank you for buying Epiphan’s AV.io HD! This guide contains all the information necessary to successfully use AV.io HD to quickly and easily capture live video content without any configuration – simply connect the cables and you’re ready to go! We’ll start off by jumping right into it by showing you how to start capturing video, then we’ll take you through...
  • Page 8: System Requirements

    USB 3.0 or 2.0 port. System requirements System requirements are the barebones technical essentials your computer needs to work with AV.io HD. System requirements to use AV.io HD include: Video source Any VESA-compatible VGA, DVI or HDMI source.
  • Page 9: Capturing Live Video Content

    AV.io HD User Guide – Capturing live video content Capturing live video content Setting up your AV.io HD device to capture live video content couldn’t be easier! Connect your AV.io HD device to your video source Connect your AV.io HD device to your desktop computer, laptop or notebook Open your favourite built-in or third-party application, select AV.io HD from the list...
  • Page 10: How Av.io Hd Works

    The display resolution or display modes of a TV, computer monitor or display device is the number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed. AV.io HD generates a list of the following possible resolutions for your capture application to select for output display: 640×360...
  • Page 11: Automatic Image Scaling & Audio Resampling

    Third-party applications Once your AV.io HD is connected and ready to go, you can now begin capturing live video content via any UVC-compatible third-party application. These third-party applications include, but are not limited to:...
  • Page 12: Physical Features

    Your AV.io HD device includes two inputs and an indicator light. Inputs and indicator lights are identified in the top and bottom cap view AV.io HD images below. Inputs are explained in the images, and the indicator light details are explained in the proceeding table.
  • Page 13: Indicator Led Details

    USB 3.0 port and the included USB 3.0 cable. Note that frame capture rate will be reduced when connected via USB 2.0. If you’re not sure if your controller is USB 3.0 or USB 2.0, plug AV.io HD into the capture computer and look at the indicator LED: A solid blue LED means USB 3.0 and…...
  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    AV.io HD User Guide – Physical features Technical specifications Connectors DVI-I (digital and analog) USB standard B type Input HDMI (audio compatible) VGA and DVI Audio (HDMI) Input 16-bit and 24-bit PCM encoded audio at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48...
  • Page 15: Optional Configuration

    Optional configuration Your AV.io HD device is ready to use right out of the box; however, there is support for additional configuration should you need it. Changes can be made to your AV.io HD’s default settings through Epiphan’s AV.io Config tool.
  • Page 16: Changing The Configurable Settings Using The Av.io Config Tool

    2. Download the AV.io Config tool from the Av.io Drivers section of Epiphan’s web site (http://www.epiphan.com/support/avio-hd-drivers-documentation/) 3. Open the AV.io Config tool. 4. Select your AV.io HD device from the list under the Devices heading. If your AV.io HD device is not displayed, press the Refresh icon to refresh the list of connected devices.
  • Page 17: To Update The Firmware Using The Av.io Config Tool

    To update the firmware using the AV.io Config tool From time-to-time Epiphan Video releases firmware updates for our video grabbers. If you register your product and agree to be notified of product updates, you’ll receive an email when there is an AV.io HD update available for download.
  • Page 18 4. Open the AV.io Config tool. 5. Select your AV.io HD device from the list under the Devices heading. If your AV.io HD device is not displayed, press the Refresh icon to refresh the list of connected devices. 6. Click the Firmware tab.
  • Page 19 7. Click the Folder icon to navigate to the saved location of the firmware, and click Update to update your AV.io HD unit to the selected firmware. An update bar will appear which will display the progress of the update.
  • Page 20 AV.io HD User Guide – Optional configuration When updating firmware on a Mac, “Update Completed” text will not be displayed. The firmware upgrade is complete when the progress bar fills the width of the AV.io Config window and the window...
  • Page 21: Software And Documentation License

    Software, such as reference, user, installation and technical guides and release notes; “Epiphan Video” means Epiphan Systems Inc.; “Software” means the Licensor binary and/or bytecode software programs that (i) are made available to You for download after acceptance of this Agreement, (ii) are packaged with this Agreement, or (iii) pre-installed on Epiphan products, or (iv) embed this Agreement in their installer(s) and which are installed after acceptance of this Agreement, and which binary and/or bytecode software programs include any Documentation;...
  • Page 22 download package for the Software; referenced in any material (including the Documentation) that is included in the download or distribution package for the Software; or listed at www.epiphan.com/opensource, then such open source software shall be Open Source Software and such separate license agreement shall govern Your use of that item or version of such open source software.
  • Page 23 DOCUMENTATION OR ABOUT ANY INFORMATION AND/OR DATA THAT MAY BE PROCESSED BY OR MADE AVAILABLE USING THE SOFTWARE. 6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: NEITHER LICENSOR NOR ANY OF ITS LICENSORS, SUPPLIERS, SUBCONTRACTORS AND/OR DISTRIBUTORS SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM THIS AGREEMENT, RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION, OR RELATING TO ANY SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOU BY LICENSOR (INCLUDING ITS LICENSORS, SUPPLIERS, SUBCONTRACTORS AND/OR DISTRIBUTORS) IN RELATION TO...
  • Page 24 amounts owing to Licensor. Upon any termination by Licensor, You shall destroy all copies of the Software and Documentation under Your control and certify such destruction to Licensor. 8. Support and Updates: This Agreement does not grant You the right to any updates or enhancements of the Software or the right to receive any technical support for the Software.
  • Page 25 biological weapons proliferation. You shall be responsible for procuring all required permissions for any subsequent export, import, or use of the Software, Documentation or related information. 13. Intellectual Property: Epiphan is a trademark or a registered trademark of Epiphan Systems Inc. in certain countries.
  • Page 26 FCC and CE Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 27 In addition, a link to any non-Epiphan web site does not imply that Epiphan endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content or use of such a web site. In no event shall any reference to any third party or third party product or service be construed as an approval or endorsement by Epiphan of that third party or of any product or service provided by a third party.

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